Vizard Close Dursley, Stroud
20 addresses across 2 postcodes (GL11), about 80 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 38502059.
- Energy: 19 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 18).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band B; Band D in Stroud costs £2,491 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Cam and Dursley, about 4.5 km (2.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 350 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 83 m above sea level.
- Noise: 9 of its 20 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is May Lane Surgery, about 590 m (0.4 miles) away.
- People: About 590 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 68% of households owned their home and 42% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 25 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
19 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 43 m². Most common: Flat (19). Built: 1967-1975 (19). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (12).
Council tax
What each band costs in Stroud in 2026-27: Band D £2,491 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,661 | £1,938 | £2,215 | £2,491 | £3,045 | £3,599 | £4,152 | £4,983 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band B (31% of about 1,030 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Dursley. Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 3.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Listed buildings
- 45 AND 47, WOODMANCOTE, grade II
- CHURCH OF ST MARK, grade II
- WOODMANCOTE COTTAGE, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Henlow House/ 54 - 60 Silver Street, Silver Street Dursley: up to 10 homes, not permissioned (340 m)
- The Old Dairy/ Land off Prospect Place, Dursley: up to 10 homes, not permissioned (540 m (0.3 miles))
- 1-25 Long Street, Dursley: up to 11 homes, not permissioned (550 m (0.3 miles))
- 35B Parsonage Street Dursley: up to 7 homes, permissioned (590 m (0.4 miles))
- 11/11a May Lane, Dursley: up to 5 homes, not permissioned (620 m (0.4 miles))
- Dursley Garage, 29 - 31 Kingshill Road Dursley: up to 10 homes, permissioned (830 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 83 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GL11 4AQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| GL11 4BB | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Cam and Dursley 239,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) |
| Stonehouse 193,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 9 km (5.6 miles) | |
| Stroud (Gloucs) 655,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 11.7 km (7.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 23 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Vizard Close Dursley | 50 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Dursley | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Sharpness Old Docks | 10.6 km (6.6 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Water Street Car Park | 380 m |
| EV charging points | 5 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Connected Kerb Charging Stations | 360 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bristol Airport BRS | 41.6 km (26 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest May Lane Surgery | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Castle Gate Dental Practice | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | The Vale Hospital | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Police station | Dursley Police Station | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Midcounties Co-Op Roseberry Cashzone | 200 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,020 m² | 350 m |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 210 m² | 370 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.3 ha | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 4,000 m² | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 0.4 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St James, a listed building (Grade I), 430 m (0.3 miles) north-west. 84 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St James | Listed building, Grade I | 430 m (0.3 miles) north-west |
| Town Hall | Listed building, Grade II* | 480 m (0.3 miles) north-west |
| Raglan House | Listed building, Grade II* | 490 m (0.3 miles) north |
| Folly Wood long barrow | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-east |
| Stancombe Park | Registered park or garden, Grade I | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Hermitage Wood | Wood | 640 m (0.4 miles) west |
| Gravelpit Wood | Wood | 790 m (0.5 miles) south |
| Little Bolton Wood | Wood | 880 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| Breakheart Hill | Hill | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-west |
| Waterley Bottom | Valley | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south |
| Mill Pond | Lake or reservoir | 4.3 km (2.6 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.3 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 2 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 6 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 11 | 20 |
9 of the street's 20 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Stroud: see them on the Stroud page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dursley Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 510 m (0.3 miles) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Rednock School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Cam Everlands Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Court House GL11 4AQ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 150 m | 5 Very good | 7 Aug 2015 |
| Henlow Court GL11 4BE | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 360 m | 5 Very good | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Carpenters Arms GL11 4NN | Pub/bar/nightclub | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 1 Nov 2023 |
| The Tuckshop GL11 4ND | Retailers - other | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 21 Mar 2023 |
| Belles Kitchen Limited GL11 4ND | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 16 Jul 2025 |
| Dursley Food And Wine GL11 4ND | Retailers - other | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 13 Oct 2025 |
| Caterlink Limited Dursley C Of E Primary Academy GL11 4NZ | School/college/university | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 8 Sep 2025 |
| India Zones GL11 4HX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 23 Jan 2026 |
| The Chantry Centre GL11 4JB | Pub/bar/nightclub | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 8 Jul 2026 |
| The Hoptician Micro Pub GL11 4ND | Pub/bar/nightclub | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 21 Aug 2024 |
| Bengal Lounge GL11 4HR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 3 Sep 2026 |
| Bank Cafe GL11 4AB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 14 Apr 2026 |
| The New Inn GL11 4AJ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 4 Jan 2018 |
| Ye Olde Dursley Hotel GL11 4HL | Pub/bar/nightclub | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 6 Nov 2025 |
| Long Street Takeaway GL11 4HR | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 15 Oct 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 7 |
| Shoplifting | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Lower Poole Close (12); On or near Rosebery Road (3); On or near Lower Poole Road (2); On or near Supermarket (2); On or near Rosebery Park (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 68% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 37% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 3% | 1% |
| Social rented | 12% | 17% |
| Private rented | 16% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 62% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 29% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 39% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 51% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 49% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 12% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 42% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 11% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 5 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Reine Barnes Close · Upper Poole Road · Manor View · Gwilym Close · Stanthill Drive · Rosebery Road · Rosebery Mount · Woodmancote · Lower Poole Road · The Fortress · Bullpitch · Cambridge Avenue
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.